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AutoShow breaks first-day attendance records

Toronto, Ontario — February 19, 2017 — It’s already a record-setting year for the 2017 Canadian International AutoShow. In addition to an unprecedented number of North American and Canadian debuts, the AutoShow officially opened to the public on Friday with a record-setting attendance of 20,218. The Canadian International AutoShow takes place at the Metro Toronto […]

This year's AutoShow drew over 20,000 visitors on its first official day.

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Ontario, Feds pledge support for innovation at AutoShow

By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — February 16, 2017 — Two levels of government showed support for the automotive industry during the media preview day at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto. The support in question wasn’t in the shape of vague political statements, but cold, hard cash. First, the government of Ontario, Ontario Centres […]

Navdeep Bains, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Brad Duguid, Ontario's Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure at the North American International Auto Show in January. Both Bains and Duguid made funding announcements today at the Canadian International AutoShow.

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Allstate and AutoShow partner on distracted driving initiative

Toronto, Ontario — February 14, 2017 — Allstate Insurance Company of Canada and the Canadian International AutoShow have announced a new partnership to help take a stand against distracted driving. “It’s great to be back at the Canadian International AutoShow again this year as cars and insurance go hand-in-hand, but we are especially excited to […]

Allstate and the Canadian International AutoShow are asking Canadians to take the '#JustDrive' pledge for road safety.

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Scholarships available for NACE Automechanika

Chicago, Illinois — February 13, 2017 — Scholarships are up for grabs for NACE Automechanika, taking place July 26 to 29 at McCormick Place West in Chicago. Scholarships will cover travel and hotel expenses for recipients as well as any costs associated with training courses during NACE Automechanika Chicago. Recipients also will receive cash vouchers […]

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Laurence Vivet-Ract to present on high level investments at IBIS 2017

London, United Kingdom — February 8, 2017 — Laurence Vivet-Ract, CEO of Southern Europe for Innovation Group, has joined the speaker line-up for the IBIS Global Summit 2017, taking place June 12 to 14 at the Meliá Castilla in Madrid. Collision Repair magazine is the exclusive Canadian media partner for IBIS. Innovation Group became part […]

Laurence Vivet-Ract, CEO of Southern Europe for Innovation Group, will present at IBIS 2017 on how private equity and high level investments are impacting the collision repair industry.

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AutoShow concept cars hint at future design trends

Toronto, Ontario — February 8, 2017 — Concept cars don’t usually make it into production, but they frequently provide hints as to the features and designs we’ll eventually see rolling down the road. The Canadian International AutoShow will feature a total of 16 concept cars, ranging from high-speed performance vehicles to SUVs intended for daily […]

The Rinspeed Oasis easily takes the title of 'Weirdest Concept' at this year's AutoShow. It includes a small garden plot behind the windshield.

Survey Says: CCIF most highly-valued industry event

By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — February 8, 2017 — Industry-focused events provide opportunities for education, networking and much more. But which particular event provides the most value? Collision Repair magazine recently surveyed its readership to find out which events give repairers the most bang for the buck. The first question in the survey asked […]

The chart above shows which industry event survey respondents valued most highly. CCIF was the clear winner with the majority of our survey respondents.

MSO Symposium announces Advisory Board for 2017

North Richland Hills, Texas — January 30, 2017 — The MSO Symposium is always among the biggest draws at NACE. The 2017 Advisory Board for the MSO Symposium has been announced in advance of the 2017 NACE Automechanika show. The MSO Symposium takes place July 26, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago, […]

Marcy Tieger of Symphony Advisors (left) served as moderator for the Insurer Panel at the 2016 MSO Symposium. Tieger will fill that role again in 2017. Photo by John Huetter of Repairer Driven News.

NAPA holds National Business Conference and Trade Show

Toronto, Ontario — January 29, 2017 — NAPA held its National Business Conference and Trade Show at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel from January 26 to 29, 2017. The trade show portion of the event ran on January 27 and featured a new electronic purchase tool for easy ordering, special trade show pricing and a […]

Alain Masse, President of UAP, delivers the opening remarks at the NAPA National Business Conference. Check out the gallery below for more photos from the event!

Last week for 2017 WIN Scholarship applications

Leesburg, Virginia — January 16, 2017 — The application period for the 2017 WIN scholarship program is now in its final week. The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) offers scholarships that provide tuition assistance as well as educational opportunities and enrichment events toqualified applicants. The program for 2017 consists of the College Student Tuition and Conference […]

Syrian refugee finds work at CSN-Bemac Auto Body

By Barett Poley Ottawa, Ontario — January 16, 2017 — Nabil Al-Dabei, a Syrian refugee, has found work as a collision repairer at CSN-Bemac Auto Body in Ottawa after his own collision shop in Syria was destroyed. Al-Dabei and his family came over from the war-torn country about 14 months ago, sponsored by Saint Basil’s […]

Nabil Ab-Dabei, a refugee from Syria, has recently found work at CSN-Bemac Auto Body.

IBIS Report: Italy’s collision repair market is saturated

By Barett Poley Peterborough, Ontario — December 21, 2016 — Italy is going through an economic lull in its collision repair industry, with too many collision repair facilities, and too little work for collision repairers, according to a report from the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS). IBIS draws together key influencers and thought leaders from […]

Italy has about 12,000 collision repair facilities across the country. Could the near future bring a wave of consolidation?

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